Obits
Phillip Ronald “Ron” Martin, 84, of Holton, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Medicalodges Jackson County.
He was born May 6, 1937, in Hoyt, the son of Christopher and Mildred (Winter) Martin.
Ron lived most of his life in Jackson County. He worked as fuel manager for Jackson Farmers Co-op...
Georgia Arlene Ross, 81, Mountain View, Calif., died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021 at her home.
She was born April 23, 1940, in Mayetta, the daughter of Samuel Joseph and Florence L. Wahwassuck Ross. She graduated from Haskell High School and attended two years of college at Haskell.
Miss Ross was a...
Joseph Arthur Kralicek, 48, Hoyt, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.
He was born Jan. 16, 1973, the son of Bill and Gail Flanigan Kralicek, of Montrose, Colo. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1991 and received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Fort Hays State University.
Mr....
William Matthew “Matt” Murphy, 50, of Hardtner, formerly of Hoyt, passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born Oct. 30, 1971 in Topeka to Norma and Jeff Murphy.
Matt graduated from Royal Valley High School. After receiving his associate’s degree from Cloud County...
PJ “Ttigwas” McKinney, 55, of Horton, passed away unexpectedly at Hiawatha Hospital on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.
He was born Nov. 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, the son of John V. and Valburg “Val” Kay (Masquat) McKinney.
PJ graduated from Lawrence High School in 1985. In 1990 he proudly joined the U.S....
Berniece L. Tilton, 94, Hoyt, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Medicalodges Jackson County Nursing Home in Holton.
She was born Sept. 10, 1927, at Westmoreland, the daughter of Edward and Ida Grace May Wege. She graduated from Westmoreland High School in 1945 as class valedictorian.
Mrs. Tilton was a...
Herbert C. Alley, age 77, of Frankfort, went to be with his Lord on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.
He was born Nov. 8, 1944, at the family home near Bancroft, the son of Charles and Lois (Cordon) Alley.
Herbert attended grade school at Bancroft and graduated high school at Wetmore. After graduation he lived...
Nancy Louise Wilmoth, 59, of Holton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at her home.
She was born Feb. 23, 1962, in Atlanta, Ga., the daughter of Robert E. and Constance “Connie” L. (Zimmerman) Budd.
Nancy graduated from Topeka High School. She worked at the State of Kansas as a secretary for KDOT....
Merle Eugene Holliday, 91, Topeka, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.
He was born Jan. 27, 1930, at his grandparents’ farm near Corning, the son of Virgil and Blanche (Williamson) Holliday. Merle accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 27 and was baptized at Good...
Kyle James Martin, 59, of Mayetta, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at his home in Mayetta.
He was born Dec. 28, 1961, in Junction City, the son of Bill and Joan (Shandy) Martin. Kyle graduated from Junction City High School in 1980 and he later earned his associate’s degree.
Kyle was a...
